Abstract: The manufacture of a photovoltaic module includes providing a first layer having a skew shape, manufacturing a second layer having a skew shape, and then placing a stack further including photovoltaic cells and at least one encapsulating material in an assembly mold varying between a closure configuration delimiting a predetermined air gap and an opening configuration. In an assembly step, where the closure configuration of the assembly mold is adopted, the temperature within the stack is maintained at an operating temperature comprised between 70° C. and 180° C., and preferably between 80° C. and 150° C., during an assembly period adapted as a function of the at least one encapsulating material so that the at least one encapsulating material undergoes melting at least partially and to create an encapsulating assembly capable of adhering to the plurality of photovoltaic cells and to the first layer and/or to the second layer.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems achieve disentanglement in semantic editing using GANs-based models. Self-corrected (low-density) latent code samples are projected in the original latent space and the editing directions corrected though relearning based on resulting high-density and low-density regions in the amended latent space. Leveraging the original meaningful directions and semantic region-specific layers, operations interpolate the original latent codes to generate images with minority combinations of attributes, then inverts these samples back to the original latent space. In accordance with embodiments, the operations can apply to preexisting methods that learn meaningful latent directions. Attribute disentanglement is improved with small amounts of low-density region samples added.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solid-state battery and its production method.

Abstract: Container devices, kits, and methods for mixing a heterogeneous composition prior to, during, and/or after use of the composition. A container includes an agitator element disposed in a guide inside the container, as well as an applicator for carrying and applying the composition to a surface. The agitator element is movably disposed within the guide, such that during agitation of the container, the agitator element controllably moves along the guide, through the composition, to mix the composition and increase uniformity of the composition for use. The guide prevents contact of the agitator element with the applicator to prevent damage to the applicator or flocking during agitation. The container is suited for use with cosmetic compositions that can be mixed for use.

Abstract: An airless hairdryer including a body, a plurality of tines protruding from the body. Each tine of the plurality of tines includes a positive electrode, and a negative electrode, where the positive electrodes and the negative electrodes of the plurality of tines are arranged in an alternating pattern. The airless hairdryer further includes a current source configured to generate alternating electric fields between each tine in the plurality of tines, where each alternating electric field is between one positive electrode of one tine and one negative electrode of an adjacent tine.

Abstract: A system including a device including a processor and an electrode configured to sense a dielectric profile, and at least one accessory having a dielectric profile, where the processor is configured to receive the sensed dielectric profile from the electrode, compare the sensed dielectric profile with a profile database, where the profile database includes a plurality of dielectric profiles, and determine an identity of the accessory based on the sensed dielectric profile. Further, a method of determining an identity of an accessory, including receiving a sensed dielectric profile from the accessory with an electrode located on a device, comparing the sensed dielectric profile with a profile database, wherein the profile database includes a plurality of dielectric profiles, and determining an identity of the accessory based on the sensed dielectric profile.

Abstract: The present invention is related to expressing an AHA5 protein in plants, and preferentially a mutated AHA5 protein leading to a constitutive activity of AHA5, to control stomatal closure and improve tolerance to drought conditions and yield in plants.

Abstract: A parameterising method and system integrated within a high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment device. The parameterising system includes a real-time simulation unit that makes it possible to predict, on the basis of geometric and physiological parameters of tissue regions in the area to be treated, and treatment parameters, the distribution of the ultrasonic field within the area. The computation is performed in real time by means of a metamodel: the ultrasonic field is estimated from an interpolation of maps of the ultrasonic field which are pre-computed and stored in a database, the maps being associated with different values of the geometric and physiological parameters of the tissue regions in question. The thermal dose applied at each point during treatment is subsequently computed and the tissue response is estimated.

Abstract: An attachment device for a hair dryer that includes an ion generator and aerosol applicator for facilitating applying and curing of a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, that is applied to hair of an individual. A hair dryer system that includes such an attachment device and a hair dryer. Methods of using the attachment device and/or a system for curing a cosmetic composition, and computational devices configured to perform all or part of the methods.

Abstract: A camera sensor attachment for a hair dryer for facilitating application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to hair of an individual. A hair dryer that includes a camera sensor attachment. A method of using the camera sensor attachment and/or a hair dryer that includes the camera sensor attachment attached thereto for applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition. Computational device-implemented variations of devices and methods.

Abstract: A proximity sensor attachment for a hair dryer for facilitating application of an aerosolized cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, to hair of an individual. A hair dryer that includes a proximity sensor attachment. A method of using the proximity sensor attachment and/or a hair dryer that includes the proximity sensor attachment attached thereto for applying an aerosolized cosmetic composition. Computational device-implemented variations of devices and methods.

Abstract: An attachment device for a hair dryer that includes an ultraviolet (UV) light for facilitating curing of a cosmetic composition, such as a hair dye, that is applied to hair of an individual, as well as a hair dryer system that includes such an attachment device. Methods of using the attachment device and/or a system for curing a cosmetic composition, and computational devices configured to perform all or part of the methods.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing a cyclic anhydride such as succinic anhydride and methyl succinic anhydride from an unsaturated carboxylic acid such as acrylic acid or crotonic acid. This method can also be used in the manufacture of food additives, plasticisers, polymers of interest, in particular polyurethanes and elastanes, resins, coatings and pharmaceutical products.

Abstract: A system is provided that executes a contest that includes displaying an image of a face of a model, among a plurality of models, to a user; receive inputs from the user to adjust a color of a blended cosmetic product to be applied to the face of the model; display the model with the adjusted color selected by the user; receive the image of the face of the model with the adjusted color as an entry of the user; display the entry of the user to a plurality of users and provide the plurality of users an option submit a vote on the entry of the users and entries of other users; output a result of a contest based on an entry receiving a highest number of votes. The system is further configured to output one or more colors of the blended cosmetic product included in the highest vote receiving entries corresponding to an extracted model as a recommendation to a user.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for styling the hair are provided. The compositions improve the curl definition, softness, smoothness, sensory feel, and/or frizz control to the hair. Also provided are methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular assembly (E) for storing heat by phase-change material including a plurality of heat-storage modules (M1) attached to one another, the heat-storage assembly comprising a vessel (2). At least two adjacent modules are disposed so that a porous external wall (6b) of one of the modules (M1) is arranged facing a porous external wall (6b) of the other of the modules (M1), and so that a solid external wall (6a) of one of the modules (M1), forming one of the parts of the vessel, is attached to a solid external wall (6a) of the other of the modules (M1), forming another part of the vessel.

Abstract: A medical device for sealing a defect in a body includes a wire frame that includes a plurality of wires that form a first occluding member and a second occluding member, the wire frame including a defect-occupying portion disposed between the first occluding member and the second occluding member. The defect-occupying portion is adapted to fill a wide range of potential defect sizes, such that no more than five devices of a range of sizes are required to effectively seal a range of nominal defect sizes of approximately 8 to 35 mm.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a composite material comprising a polymer and nanomaterials, the method comprising the following steps: dissolution of the polymer in a first solvent, whereby a first solution is obtained, dispersion of the nanomaterials in a second solvent, different from the first solvent, whereby a second solution is obtained, mixing of the two solutions, whereby a third solution is obtained, heating of the third solution so as to evaporate the second solvent, whereby a final solution is obtained, deposition of the final solution on a substrate and evaporation of the first solvent, the second solvent having a boiling point lower by at least 30° C. than that of the first solvent, and the viscosity of the final solution being equal to some 10% of the viscosity of the first solution.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices associated with an electronic candle are described. In one example, an electronic candle comprises a housing having a through-hole at its top and a component shell. The component shell encloses a transfer mechanism including a driver motor and one or more gears positioned inside the component shell, a light emitting component coupled to the transfer mechanism such that the transfer mechanism causes the light emitting component to move vertically up or down to protrude from the housing or to retract into the housing, a lid positioned inside the component shell and movable to remain in at least one of an open configuration or a closed configuration, and a controller configured to turn on or off the light emitting component. The candle also includes a controller configured to turn on or off the light emitting component.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell for testing a battery, wherein the electrochemical cell includes two electrodes, preferentially made of vitreous carbon, intended to be in electrical contact with the battery to be tested.